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observation
the gathering of scientific information by watching a phenomenon TERM 2
deduction
DEFINITION 2 a conclusion that follows logically from a set of observations TERM 3
hypothesis
DEFINITION 3 a preliminary explanation of a phenomenon. hypoth formation is the first step of the scientific method TERM 4
experiment
DEFINITION 4 the testing of a hypothesis TERM 5
data
DEFINITION 5 the scientific evidence produced by an experiment or by observation from which scientific conclusions are made
scientific method
standard scientific research procedure in which a hypothesis stated, data are collected to test it and the hyp is either supported or refuted TERM 7
falsifiable
DEFINITION 7 able to be shown false TERM 8
paradigm
DEFINITION 8 a conceptual framework useful for understanding a body of evidence TERM 9
immutability ( or fixity)
DEFINITION 9 stasis, lack of change TERM 10
polygenism
DEFINITION 10 ancient belief that people are derived from multiple creations
theory of inheritance of acquired
characteristics
discredited theory of evolutionary change proposing that change that occur during the lifetime of an individual, through use or dislike, can be passed on to the next generation- Lamarckianism TERM 17
Lysenkoism
DEFINITION 17 soviet-era research program that tried to apply lamarkian thinking to agricultural production TERM 18
Observations- On the Origin of Species
DEFINITION 18
- all organisms have the potential for explosive population growth that would outstrip their food supply 2. when we look at nature we see populations that are roughly stable D1- there must be a struggle for existence 3. nature is full of variation D3- some variation must be favored and other not- natural selection TERM 19
fitness
DEFINITION 19 reproductive success TERM 20
for natural selection to work...
DEFINITION 20
- the trait in question must be inhereted 2. the trait in question must show variaition between individuals 3. the filter between the organism and its genetic makeup is the eviornment, which must exert some pressure in order for natural selection to act
population
an interbreeding group of organsims TERM 22
mutation
DEFINITION 22 an alteration in the DNA, which may or may not alter the function of a cell. if it occurs in a gamete, it may be passed form one generation to the next TERM 23
creationist
DEFINITION 23 scientist that bleieves that the universe may have been created 14 billion years ago by a single supernatural force TERM 24
fundamentalists
DEFINITION 24 believes everything earth and on it was created in 6 days, dinosaurs and extinct animals never existed and were all descendants of adam and eve TERM 25
creation science
DEFINITION 25 a creationist attempt to refute the evidence of evolution
